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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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